Guayadeque Gorge from Montaña de las Tierras

Beautiful hike above and within the Guayadeque gorges. A little difficult at first, then easier.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.52 km
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    Average duration: 5h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 813 m
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    Descent: - 805 m

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    Highest point: 1,676 m
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    Lowest point: 954 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Leave from the lower parking lot, as the others situated above are private.

(S/E) Cross the road at the bend and follow the yellow path to the pass. The climb is fairly steep.

(1) At the pass, turn right onto trail S-37 and soon reach a junction (marker altitude: 1350 m).

(2) Leave trail S-37 and climb to the left along trail S-42. Continue until you reach a fork in the road after a nice little farmhouse.

(3) Continue left on trail S-42. Keep heading in the same North-Westerly direction, ignoring the left-hand trailheads. Reach a path junction.

(4) Continue straight on S-42 to reach a fork marked by a yellow post.

(5) Leave the S-42 to take the path on the right, which tangents it and then veers off to the North at the "Guayadeque - La Calderilla" signpost. This path curves right and then left before joining a track and the S-37 path.

(6) Don't take this track, but go right down the path.

(7) Cross the track and continue straight down following the S-37. At the next path junction, turn right and continue straight ahead, more or less parallel to the Barranco de Guayadeque on your left.

(8) Take the path on the right: if you go straight on for 100 m, there are almond trees in season.

(9) Follow the track on the right to the troglodyte village of Montana La Tierras. Drive down the road to the parking lot (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 954 m - Car park at the bottom of Montaña de Las Tierras
  2. 1 : km 1.65 - alt. 1,291 m - Collar, right on S-37
  3. 2 : km 2.06 - alt. 1,345 m - Beacon, left on S-42
  4. 3 : km 3.33 - alt. 1,458 m - Beacon, left on S-42
  5. 4 : km 5.02 - alt. 1,594 m - Junction S-42/S-43, straight on
  6. 5 : km 5.58 - alt. 1,660 m - Small yellow pole, right
  7. 6 : km 6.64 - alt. 1,602 m - S-37 on the right
  8. 7 : km 7.18 - alt. 1,494 m - Crossing the runway
  9. 8 : km 7.82 - alt. 1,371 m - Path on the right
  10. 9 : km 9.31 - alt. 1,213 m - Track on the right
  11. S/E : km 11.52 - alt. 955 m - Car park at the bottom of Montaña de Las Tierras

Notes

Start & Parking: Leave from the lower parking lot, as the others situated above are private.
The parking lot at the start is spacious, the others located above are reserved for restaurant customers.

Facilities: No water on the circuit.

Maps: The paper map used is Gran Canaria Tour et Trail au 50 000, édition 2018: the trails are indicated there and in Visorando use instead the OpenStreetMap randonnée map, on which the indicated trails can be found.
You can also switch to the IGN Spain TOPO map, which is very easy to read.

Waypoint (7) Note: if you take the track on the left, you can go as far as the crater, the Caldera Los Marteles, at around 500 - 700 m, and take a shortcut back to the left.

Worth a visit

Montaña de Las Tierras village
The Caldera los Marteles crater is well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 7927681

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike with superb views.

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MisterX64000
MisterX64000

Hike taken in early February 2026 amid almond trees in bloom.
I find it easier in the other direction. if at point 2 you take the S37 which joins the start of the circular route.
It's magnificent and one of our most beautiful hikes in Gran Canaria.

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User 1135647
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, but very difficult. The climb is really strenuous, and a fall, fortunately without serious consequences, shook me up a bit. There is almost no shade at the beginning of the trail, so the heat also added to the difficulty.

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Stephanie25/05
Stephanie25/05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is very well signposted... with the indications of other hikers on a steep climb at the start, we were sure we were in the right place! yellow at the start then red and white from the 6th.
Sumptuous and varied scenery for a superb hike where you don't need a jumper! It's best to leave around 9am because of the heat, especially on the sunny ascent, which is sheltered from the wind.
I highly recommend

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belette1516
belette1516

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Start from the small car park on the left as you arrive in the yellow paintwork. It's a steep climb for sure, with some vertiginous passes, but the climb is great fun and the 400 metres of ascent can be swallowed up without much effort. The rest of the route is easy.
A very nice hike. It took us 5 hours without forcing the pace.

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Tonique
Tonique

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The start is very poorly signposted, a simple yellow marker with no indication that we saw on the way back. So we did it backwards. The slope at the end is very steep, but the vegetation greatly reduces the vertiginous sensation. In the end, we have no regrets, as the other way round could have put us off. Magnificent barranco landscapes.

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yoshii
yoshii

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk I did in mid-September in 2 hours 55 minutes (sporty pace), starting at 10:45 am. The strong wind helped to keep the heat down.
The climb up to the pass is very steep indeed. It may not be a good idea to do the hike in the opposite direction.
Bring plenty of water.

The route is not very busy. We didn't come across anyone.
The GPS track helps you to follow the route (thanks for the track). There are many intersections with other trails.
At point 6, turn right to return, following the signs. As indicated, do not take the track opposite.

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Raphaël9999
Raphaël9999

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb ride! It does start off steep, but it's never vertiginous. The succession of landscapes is magical. One of the most beautiful walks on Gran Canaria!

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ageep
ageep

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route and well maintained by the local NFB!

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lmoreira
lmoreira

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb route.
At the crossroads on the plateau, don't turn left but go straight on, otherwise you will stray off the path. Bear in mind that you have to pass by a pretty farm on the way up, as indicated in the description and shown on the map.
I only met 2 hikers near the highest point of the walk, but the closer you get to Montaña de Las Tierras, the more crowded it gets; still, it's very reasonable.
Thank you for this hike, which is well worth the diversions.

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TeddyTraiilleur
TeddyTraiilleur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice, fairly steep walk to start with, but it becomes increasingly pleasant. On the way back, you meet a few more people. It's worth it. I did 12.5km and 750m of ascent in 3 hours (sporty pace).

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Alep44
Alep44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, fairly easy walk despite the difference in altitude.
Great diversity of vegetation at different altitudes.

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didier.lama
didier.lama

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I really enjoyed this hike. You have to give it a good push at the start, but the rest is very gentle. To comment on Laurent's opinion, I really wouldn't have liked to finish the descent of this cliff by doing it backwards, especially when I was so tired.

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laurent du 94
laurent du 94

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice course.
To avoid the steep climb when you get out of the car, I did the circuit the other way round and it was much smoother. However, you'll have to do the steep descent (point 1) facing the void, so it's not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo! It's up to you.

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